The Bruins (2-1) seized a 16-0 halftime lead and never looked back. Senior Henry Taylor scored on a 60-yard punt return, senior quarterback Billy O'Malley reached the end zone on a keeper and senior Frankie Agrest kicked a field goal for the Bruins in the opening half. Meanwhile, Hotchkiss couldn't get much going against Brunswick's defense.

"The defense really stepped up," Brunswick coach Jarrett Shine said. "They were gang tackling, which was great to see. Everyone played their part on defense. The defense kept us in the game in the first half because offensively, we didn't have rhythm. We got some rhythm offensively as the game went on."

Sophomore defensive back Reilly Walsh, senior linebacker Kevin Downs and junior linebacker Austin Meacham helped lead the Bruins' strong defensive effort. O'Malley scrambled and connected with junior wide receiver Charlie Cobb in the back of the end zone in the second half. Junior wideout Malik Wilder caught two touchdown passes during the second half, one of which came off a bubble screen that saw him break a pair of tackles.

"Billy (O'Malley) played very well again," Shine said. "He's a competitor, so anytime he makes a mistake he wants to get right back out there and make up for it."

The Bruins also showed some balance on offense, effectively running the ball. Sophomore Jason Kennedy, senior Brandon Johnston and sophomore John MacGuillvray paced the Bruins' ground game behind a solid offensive line anchored by senior Matt Gendell.

"Our offensive line has done a good job all year," Shine said. "We have a lot of weapons on offense and we are starting to utilize them. This is a big win for us. It's the first time we've had a winning record since we joined this league."

Brunswick will look to extend its winning streak to three games when it plays Trinity Pawling School Friday at 7 p.m. at Cosby Field.